^^ I think it depends on the course and how it’s taught. At my community college the web development class was taught by someone with a masters degree from Stanford and it was really useful. Moreover, the ratio instructor/student was great because, on average, only 30 people took the class, so it was definitely a great value for the money. There are several options online (self-paced courses), but for those who prefer to attend classes and talk to the instructor/classmates, I’d suggest them to look for these type of courses.